The trend estimate for calf slaughterings fell for the fifteenth consecutive month, to 65,800. This was the lowest figure recorded since records began in July 1979.

The trend estimate for lamb slaughterings rose for the eighth consecutive month, to 1.5 million. This was the highest figure recorded since January 2002.

The trend estimate for pig slaughterings rose for the fourth consecutive month, to 452,700.

MARCH KEY FIGURES

Seasonally

Trend

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTERED

Original

adjusted

estimate

'000

'000

'000

Cattle

694.4

675.7

660.7

Calves

43.0

67.6

65.8

Sheep

1,055.1

978.1

972.9

Lambs

1,514.8

1,455.5

1,456.2

Pigs

488.4

461.7

452.7

Seasonally

Trend

MEAT PRODUCED

Original

adjusted

estimate

tonnes

tonnes

tonnes

Beef

187,869

182,925

178,078

Veal

1,935

2,166

2,059

Mutton

21,525

20,735

20,565

Lamb

31,876

30,469

30,523

Pig meat

34,856

33,221

32,984

NOTES

INTRODUCTION

This publication presents statistics on livestock slaughterings and meat production. These statistics are based on a monthly collection from abattoirs and other major slaughtering establishments. More detailed information on this series can be obtained by contacting the ABS or by referring to the quarterly ABS publication Livestock Products, Australia(cat. no. 7215.0).

For more information about these and related statistics, contact John Moody on Hobart 03 6222 5867, or the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070.

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